Why Groundwater is Another Sea Level Rise Concern
Since the 1960s, sea level has risen by about 0.38 feet, at a rate of about .008 feet per year, at Bridgeport, CT, about 20 miles southwest of New Haven. Because the land in this area is slowly sinking at the same time the sea is rising, the amount of local sea level rise is expected to be greater here than in some other parts of the country.… Read More
Spring Backward? For Many, April Was Cooler than March
These records are particularly remarkable because April was also a warmer-than-average month in the Northeast and Midwest. In Chicago, April was cooler than March for just the second time on record, despite the fact that April was the seventh-straight month of above normal temperatures there.… Read More
‘Snowpril’ Dumps Nearly 2 Feet of Snow in Northeast
While snowfall amounts underperformed compared to initial forecasts in cities such as Buffalo and Pittsburgh, higher elevation regions that had colder temperatures received more significant amounts. The jackpot was Laurel Summit, Pa., which recorded an impressive 23.2 inches of snow.… Read More
Rare Late April Snowstorm Knocks Out Power in Northeast
This storm, dubbed “Snowpril,” is reminiscent of “Snowtober,” when nearly three feet of snow fell in parts of New England. Both storms spun up at a time when trees have had their foliage, making them highly vulnerable to the weight of the wet snow.… Read More
Image of the Day: Answering the Call of Duty
A firefighter, one of many that came from nearby areas in aid, helped keep a brush fire blaze under control in Carlstadt, N.J. Under dry conditions, low humidty and strong winds, many brushfires have broken out in the New Jersey and New York area recently. And the northeast is not alone. Long-term drought in the Southeast has also created ideal … Read More
Image of the Day: Summertime Blues for Brook Trout
According to a study published this month in the scientific journal Global Change Biology, elevated summer temperatures are posing a problem for brook trout of the Adirondacks. The researchers looked at 11 years of data and found that with elevated temperatures came delayed spawning times, fewer nests and increased food source disruptions for the … Read More
Image of the Day: A Maple Syrup Story With a Bitter Taste
Maple syrup may become a casualty of a changing climate by the end of the century, according to research by the USDA Forest Service. The sap flow from the maple trees, which is boiled to make syrup, is governed by alternate freezing and thawing patterns in the late winter. The trees also depend on snow to prevent the roots from freezing.… Read More
How a Hardware Store in Brooklyn Canceled Winter
If you are one of the millions of Americans wondering why winter is missing in action this year, look no further than a sign hanging above the entrance to a hardware store on Court Street in Brooklyn Heights, N.Y. There's no doubt the sign single-handily banished winter to the Arctic this year. … Read More
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